Supporting visually impaired young people to thrive
The transition from a familiar school setting to 6th form or college can be daunting, learning to navigate a new setting. Meeting new people and advocating for your needs with new teachers can feel like a roadblock to your education. In this Q&A three of our LOOK Mentors met to chat about their experience.
Jamie’s Farm’s unique combination of farming, family and therapy offers an environment where young people are respected, and are given opportunities to display their talents and show responsibility.
Join VI Professionals and LOOK mentors to help your blind and partially sighted kids prepare for exams with confidence.
Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.
Calling all Visually Impaired 18-35 year olds – LOOK are recruiting Sussex based volunteer mentors and we need you!
Mentor Al shares with us his education journey and how the support he recieved evolved as his education needs changed between primary to college education.
Advocating for your access needs can be challenging but ensuring you have support in place before you start Sixth Form or College can be a real game changer. LOOK Mentor Aliza shares her advice for getting the right support.
Are you ready for the challenge of a lifetime? Then join Team LOOK at the London Marathon.
The LOOK team are hitting the road in search of incredible individuals to join the LOOK mentoring team.
In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others in a similar situation.
We need you! – LOOK are recruiting London based volunteer mentors.
The UV rays of the sun don’t just damage your skin. They can damage your eyes as well. In the long term, if your eyes are exposed to too much sunlight, it can lead to cataracts and other eye diseases. George from sight loss charity Cam Sight shares her advice on keeping your eyes safe in the sun.
It’s International Assistance Dog Week! LOOK mentor Nathan tells us about life with guide dog Maisie.
On one of the hottest days of the year, we welcomed award-winning session stylist Anna Cofone to talk to Shani Dutta from LOOK about how to care for our hair.
Shani also shared her beauty and makeup secrets from her time as Beauty Ambassador at Bare Minerals.
Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’ll be joined by avid music fans & LOOK mentors Syd and Warren to chat about how to get the most out of attending live concerts.
We always welcome support and help. If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!
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